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Managing user accounts and access

Adding a user

Add a user by navigating to Settings >> Users and selecting Add user. Fill out the required fields and save. To make the user a MAAS administrator, check the box before saving.

Modifying user preferences

Update user details and credentials by clicking the MAAS username at the bottom of the left panel. Under Details, modify the username, full name, or email as needed. You can also change passwords, manage API and SSH keys, and handle SSL keys here.

Adding SSH keys

Add an SSH key with this command:

ubuntu@maas:~$ maas $PROFILE sshkeys create key="$(cat /home/ubuntu/.ssh/id_rsa.pub)"

[note] First-time login imports the initial SSH key. [/note]

Add SSH keys via UI by navigating to Settings > Users, clicking the pencil icon next to the user, and following the key import steps.

Adding API keys

Generate API keys by going to Settings > Users, clicking the pencil icon next to the user, and selecting API keys.

Changing passwords

To change your password, go to Settings > Users, click the pencil icon, and follow the on-screen steps.

[note] Admins can change any user's password here. [/note] ```